George Stephanopoulos, host of ABC’s “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” and ABC News’s Chief Washington Correspondent, who was President Clinton’s senior political advisor and Communications Director; George Pelecanos, the award-winning author, film and television producer whose newest book, The Way Home, was on President Obama’s reading list this summer; and George Argyros, former United States [...]
Archive | January, 2010
Shelly Papadopoulos New President of Greek Heritage Society of Southern California
The Greek Heritage Society of Southern California (GHS) announced its new officers and board for 2010. Newly-elected President Shelly Papadopoulos (photo left) has been an active member of the Greek American and Southern California community for over 35 years. In addition to her 14-year involvement with GHS, Shelly has been a trustee of the Culver [...]
Record price for watercolour of Rhodes at Sotheby’s
A watercolour by Joseph Mallord William Turner R.A., which depicts the walled ancient city of Rhodes, was recently sold for $140,500 at an Old Master Drawings auction held at Sotheby’s in New York. Speaking about the painting, Emmeline Hallmark, the head of Sotheby’s Early British Paintings department, said: “In this wonderful atmospheric watercolour, Turner seems [...]
World’s tallest building has a Greek stamp
A Greek is concealed behind the world’s tallest building, inaugurated recently in Dubai. George Efstathiou from Chicago not only played a role in this huge project, but was the man who led a team of resourceful architects and engineers. Managing partner of SOM and the main project manager George Efstathiou says the building symbolizes the [...]
Greek Community Mourns Dr. Frederick Roever
A fire took Dr. Frederick Roever’s life, but a fiery passion to help others is how he’ll be remembered, many who knew him said Friday. “He always praised Greek culture and history and wanted to be buried among the Greeks of Tarpon Springs. He cared for my parents for years – 3 hr. long office [...]
Stella Kokolis named Greek teacher of the year in New York
The president of the Federation of Hellenic American Teachers and the World Council of Hellenes Abroad (SAE)’s Education Committee for the US region, Stella Kokolis, has been named “Greek Teacher of the Year 2009” by The National Herald newspaper in New York. The award will be presented to the co-founder and former president of the [...]
Fundraiser for Congressman Zack Space in Los Angeles
The Honorable Henry A. Waxman Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee is hosting a breakfast honoring Congressman ZACK SPACE OH-18. Congressman Space proudly serves on both the House Energy and Commerce and Veterans’ Affairs Committees. The host committee includes Theodore & Eleftheria Polychronis, Dino and Stella Andrianos, Aris & Isaura Anagnos, Vince Calcagno, [...]
Greek ballroom dancers in Bridgeport
Dimitrios and Maria Damalas (foto), the national ballroom dance champions of Greece, and Greece’s representatives in Latin dancing to the World Championships taking place in London, will bring their show to the monthly ballroom dance/show event at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Bridgeport. “We’re extremely happy to get involved with a function in a [...]
What did Obama’s first year bring to Greece
One year ago the entire world seemed to feel confident with the election of the new US President bringing hope. Barak Obama created a lot of hope, but still nothing has gone as he said it would. What has changed for Greeks all over the world? It seems like we still sit on the hope. Iraq is in war (soldiers [...]
City of Miami Now Has a Greek Monument!
The Statue of Liberty in New York finally met her mate, ‘The Union of the World’ in Miami, making these the two most significant symbols of freedom and peace in America. The monument was created by Gines Serran and was sponsored by Greek-American Real estate legend Evangeline Goulettas.
UT’s Ransom Center acquires Jackie O. letters
She wrote with enthusiasm to a publishing colleague and friend. Fifty letters written by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis to a publishing colleague and friend have been acquired by the University of Texas, school officials announced Friday. Onassis, who died in 1994, was the widow of President John F. Kennedy and of Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis. [...]
Buying Property in Greece: The secrets you should know!
The procedure for buying property in Greece includes various stages, some of which are the same or similar to the procedure of purchasing property in other countries. However, there are a few details that would be wise for every buyer to be aware of, as they could save him a considerable amount of money, time and hassle. [...]
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02 / 08 “Smith and Nephew” Medical Device Company Fined for Bribing Greek Public Doctors
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02 / 08 Greek-American Foundation to Support Vulnerable Groups in Greece
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02 / 08 Greek NGO Gains Consultative Status With the UN Economic and Social Council
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02 / 08 Greek Violinist and Pianist to Perform at the Morgan Library and Museum in NY
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02 / 06 Greek Theater Declared Best Outdoor Venue in the USA
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07 / 23 St. Nicholas of Manhattan in Ruins while Mosque Rises
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08 / 03 George Demos Tells Fox News We Must Rebuild St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church at Ground Zero
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11 / 27 Greek American Pihakis Busted by Feds for $5.8 Million
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12 / 27 Greek Orthodox Community of America Renounced Anti-Semitic Statements by Metropolitan Seraphim of Piraeus
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02 / 09 St. George Community of Lynn, Massachusetts, Refuses to Pay its Contribution to the Archdiocese
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